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Chicago residents voted to name Lincoln Park Zoo’s newest penguin chick Waddle, honoring former Bears wide receiver Tom Waddle

Waddle beat finalists Pebble, Uno and Bean in a public vote held Nov. 11 through Nov. 20

Tom Waddle, the penguin’s namesake, played for the Bears (1989–1994) and is now a sports analyst and radio host

Chicago residents have chosen a name for Lincoln Park Zoo’s newest penguin chick — and the winning pick is a nod to a local sports favorite.

The zoo announced that the chick will be called Waddle, a playful reference to former Chicago Bears wide receiver and now sports radio host Tom Waddle. Waddle played with the beloved football team from 1989 to 1994. The football star is a co-host of Waddle and Silvy on ESPN 1000 alongside Chicago sports report

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